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Community volunteers, including youth have been turning out to help fill sandbags to help with flooding. Courtesy Photo

Community volunteers, including youth have been turning out to help fill sandbags to help with flooding. Courtesy Photo

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Rye Fire Protection District Providing Sand Bags

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Colorado weather is ever changing in a short amount of time! This year there has been drought, fire, and now, downpours of rain in the Greenhorn Valley. Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) is providing sandbags for anyone in need at no cost.
Metro Approves Perpetual Encroachment Easement

Metro Approves Perpetual Encroachment Easement

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Metro Approves Perpetual Encroachment Easement

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) held their regular meeting on August 25, at the CCMD office. All five board members were present. For those interested, on the agenda for the September 8th meeting will be a public hearing about the possibility of a water tap moratorium.
Historic Agreement Approved Between Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office & IBPO

Historic Agreement Approved Between Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office & IBPO

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Historic Agreement Approved Between Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office & IBPO

Gayle Perez, Pio
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office reached a historic milestone Thursday when the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the first collective bargaining agreement between the sheriff ’s office and the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO), Local 837, which...

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Weekly Devotion: Does God Exist?

Steve Manning
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
I think there is a deep undertow pulling at the generation asking, “Does God exist?”, or “Is God there?” and “Does God love me?”There is a physical reality today; the existence and presence of the Bible (God’s Word). You can hold a bible.
RCC Saddle Club proudly took to the streets of Pueblo to participate in the State Fair Parade. The American Flag is carried by Sydney Hecox Courtesy Photo

RCC Saddle Club proudly took to the streets of Pueblo to participate in the State Fair Parade. The American Flag is carried by Sydney Hecox Courtesy Photo

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Rye Colorado City Saddle Club

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Gina Wiant’s Sips and Sweets was a big hit at the Brush Canyon Bash. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Gina Wiant’s Sips and Sweets was a big hit at the Brush Canyon Bash. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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2026 Brush Canyon Bash Exceeds

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The community has consistently come together to support the Brush Canyon Bash yearly fundraiser since its inception, but the 2026 Bash truly exceeded expectations!
The Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church coat racks are filled with backpacks from children taking advantage of their after school enrichment programs Courtesy Photo

The Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church coat racks are filled with backpacks from children taking advantage of their after school enrichment programs Courtesy Photo

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Mama Bear After School Loss Filled by Baptist Church

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
“ The loss of Mama Bear Daycare was such a loss to the community,” shared Ashleigh Okins, Director of the after-hours enrichment classes at the Greenhorn Valley Baptist Church. “My heart’s desire after that loss was to give children a safe place for after school with enrichment learning available.
Brynda Aker (L) and Sally Harrison share information about Moms in Prayer from an Open House they attended.. Courtesy Photo

Brynda Aker (L) and Sally Harrison share information about Moms in Prayer from an Open House they attended.. Courtesy Photo

Moms in Prayer will Begin Meeting on September 4

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Moms In Prayer International group leader Sally Harrison announced this week that a Moms in Prayer group will meet in both Rye and Colorado City. Moms In Prayer is an international organization located in 150 countries with the vision that every school in the world would be covered in prayer.
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